… nothing more difficult and dangerous, or more doubtful of success, than an attempt to introduce a new order of things in any state. For the innovator has for enemies all those who derived advantages from the old order of things while those who expect to be benefited by the new institutions will be but lukewarm defenders
– Niccolo Machiavelli
… has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent
– Douglas MacArthur
… practice leadership principles, but the only way to learn them is to lead. Not knowing it all is no excuse not to start
– Judy Columbus
…. of bureaucracy is to compensate for incompetence and lack of discipline–a problem that largely goes away if you have the right people in the first place
– Jim Collins
… a well-known fact that those people who must want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it… anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job
– Douglas Adams
… life long student, read as many books as possible
– Nelson Mandela
… are more powerful role models when they learn than when they teach
– Rosabeth Moss Kantor
… you make it to the top, turn and reach down for the person behind you
– Abraham Lincoln
…. of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones
– Brandon Sanderson
…. comes from integrity – that you do whatever you ask others to do. I think there are non-obvious ways to lead. Just by providing a good example as a parent, a friend, a neighbor makes it possible for other people to see better ways to do things. Leadership does not need to be a dramatic, fist in the air and trumpets blaring, activity
~ Scott Berkun
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